The Analysis of COVID-19 Prevention Experience Using DEMATEL-Based ANP

Abstract

This research uses the Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory and Analytic Network Process (DEMATEL-Based ANP) analysis to examine the Taiwan’s experience for preventing COVID-19. We use the eight factors to fight COVID-19 as listed by Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare such as SARS experience, Central Epidemic Command Center, Information Transparency, Good resource allocation, Timely border control, Smart community transmission prevention, Advanced medical technology, Good etiquette of a citizen. The result findings present the key factors for success and their interrelationships with each other. This study would be expected as a reference for suggesting other countries those are working together to fight COVID-19. JEL classification numbers: A10, D71, H51. Keywords: Key success factors, COVID-19, DEMATEL-based ANP.